Hi. I'm from the Netherlands and awaiting my first BMW 320i to be delivered next week.

Currently driving an audi a4 avant for 4 years now and I liked the looks and feel of the whole new 3 series compared to the slight facelift of the 2012 audi a4.

I expect much from the RWD and 50/50 weight balance. My audi has quite some wheel spin at the front especially at wet roads.

As i have a family with 2 kids space is an issue for me. I noticed that the new 3 series has improved cabin space compared to the previous one and now has plenty of room in its class compared to mercedes c and a4, especially in the back seat and trunk.

Hi. I'm from the Netherlands and awaiting my first BMW 320i to be delivered next week.

Currently driving an audi a4 avant for 4 years now and I liked the looks and feel of the whole new 3 series compared to the slight facelift of the 2012 audi a4.

I expect much from the RWD and 50/50 weight balance. My audi has quite some wheel spin at the front especially at wet roads.

As i have a family with 2 kids space is an issue for me. I noticed that the new 3 series has improved cabin space compared to the previous one and now has plenty of room in its class compared to mercedes c and a4, especially in the back seat and trunk.

Looking forward to 25th of april, delivery day

Regards
Dutchbmw

Sorry to jack the thread but the delivery date for my 320i is also next week, 28 April!!!

My new F30 320i with automatic gear was delivered with the following styling/colors:
- jet black (schwarz II)
- sensatec interieur
- chrome window strips
- 17" styling 414.
- mist lamps
This is no line BMW, just a standard one with a list of options.

Here are some photos for the folks who wonder how Jet Black looks with a light interieur and some chrom accents on the standard no line new F30

I just ordered my BMW 320i from BMW Luxembourg and will get it at the end of August (hopefully).

I have a question about order tracking. I know people who order their cars in the USA can track the order online but when I asked about this to my dealer, I was told that online tracking was not available.

What do you think? Is it just the BMW Luxembourg or is it more of a "European" bad luck?

I just ordered my BMW 320i from BMW Luxembourg and will get it at the end of August (hopefully).

I have a question about order tracking. I know people who order their cars in the USA can track the order online but when I asked about this to my dealer, I was told that online tracking was not available.

What do you think? Is it just the BMW Luxembourg or is it more of a "European" bad luck?

Yes, Arnold Kontz. The sales representative told me that it is not available but I was expecting at least an order number of some sort. I won't be living in Luxembourg until the end of August and our communication is via e-mail. I transfered the down payment, she said they received it but hasn't confirmed that the order is placed yet. That's why I sent an inquiry to the BMW headquarters, asking about the normal procedure. Waiting for their response..

I have driven 4 other 3-series before (E46/E90/E90LCI), some for a year or two, some for 4 years. I picked up my new lease car May 22, it's one of those SE 320's with an 8 speed automatic transmission that have that great tax/hp rate :-). The dealer already explained in advance, but I was really amazed by the quick shifting of this excellent piece of technology.

After some weeks I decided to have the xenon lights adjusted, a little less decline. Now I am waiting for my ODB2 connector to change/enable some nice things like the ASS. I am also curious if the Sport Display (Torque and HP gauges) can be enabled somehow even without the wide display and no Sport Line.

Nice interior. I'm curious to know how you think RWD will fare in the winter? Last time I was in Northern Norway a year back, I saw almost no BMWs (and very few Mercs) which I attributed to them being RWD (FWDs dominated, followed by 4WDs). Interested to know, as I plan on doing some driving tours in Norway when I get my BMW...

Nice interior. I'm curious to know how you think RWD will fare in the winter? Last time I was in Northern Norway a year back, I saw almost no BMWs (and very few Mercs) which I attributed to them being RWD (FWDs dominated, followed by 4WDs). Interested to know, as I plan on doing some driving tours in Norway when I get my BMW...

I have been driving my RWD 520d in northern Sweden during the snowy winter and I must say it works very well with good winter tires. Traction controls takes care of everything but the balance of the car is more important and makes it very stable on the snow.

Driving uphill I find RWD better than FWD because the pressure on the rear wheels increase and you get better traction.